Are New York Railroad Bridges Safe?

As a New York railroad worker, it probably isn't difficult to imagine the horror that could happen if a New York railroad bridge fails. If a bridge were to catastrophically fail, then it could be difficult for anyone on board the train to survive and anything located under the bridge would almost certainly be in jeopardy.

Maintaining Safe Railroad Bridges

Thus, in 2008, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the railroad industry reached an agreement about key inspection and maintenance requirements for railroad bridges. Among other things that agreement requires:

• An assignment of responsibility for railroad bridges and maintenance of those bridges
• Procedures to be established for the movement of loads that exceed the normal capacity of the bridge
• Maintenance of records regarding bridge design, construction, modifications and repairs
• Specific procedures for designing and rating bridges
• Bridge inspections

Call a New York Railroad Attorney if You've Been Hurt in a New York Railroad Bridge Accident

Whether you are a railroad worker, a train passenger, or someone who just happened to be on, near, or below a railroad bridge at the time of an accident, you may have rights to recover damages if you have been injured. Damages may include compensation for your medical costs, lost income, out-of-pocket expenses, pain, suffering and other damages.

For more information about your legal rights to recovery, please contact a New York railroad lawyer today at 1-800-362-9329 for a free consultation.